NOTE: Only pests or conditions of general or current interest are reported.
Forecasts are for 1 month in advance unless otherwise indicated.
Rust Mite: 81% of groves infested (Norm 59%); 66% economic (Norm 41%).
Population decreased slightly but is still at the highest January level in 17 years
of record. Little change is expected. All districts are high: West (2.43) South (2.20)
Central (2.00) East (1.74) and North (1.L8).

Texas Citrus Mite: 49% of groves infested
Population decreased and is currently
for January. Further decrease is expected.
West (.79).

(Norm 27%); 14% economic (Norm 10%).
in the low range although higher than normal
Highest districts are East (.82) and

of groves infested (Norm 78%); 8% economic (Norm 17%).
below the January average of recent years and is in the moderate range.
expected. Highest districts are East (1.22) and West (.93).

Purple Scale: 65% of groves infested (Norm 79%); 3% economic (Norm 9%).
Population is below the January average and in the low range. Decrease is expected.
Highest district is East (.83).

Black Scale: 5% of groves infested (Norm 35%); 22% economic (Norm 16%).
Population is above the low level normal for January and a few scattered
moderate to heavy infestations. Little change is expected. Highest district
tral (1.21) and East (.83).

groves have
is Cen-

Yellow Scale: 64% of groves infested (Norm 59%); 2% economic (Norm 15%).
Slight decrease has occurred and population will remain below average and in the
low range. Highest districts are East (.83) and West (.80).
Chaff Scale: 39% of groves infested (Norm 64%); 1% economic (Norm 11%).
Population is below the average of recent years and will continue in the low range
in all districts.
Snow Scale. 15% of groves infested; 2% moderate to heavy. Increase expected.
Wbiteflies, mealybug; aphids and six-spotted mites are near their normal low levels at
present but all are expected to increase in February and March.

Spray Notes:: The delayed dormant spray of copper or ferbam for scab control should be
completed before new growth is advanced. Meta-Systox-R is recommended for aphid con-
trol on ncn-bearing trees that are not expected to bear'fruit for 1 year. Demeton
(Systcx) can be used to control aphids on orange, grapefruit and lemon trees bearing
fruit, but a 21 day waiting period between application and harvest must be observed.
The 1968 Cicrus Spray and Dust Schedule.is now available from the Florida Citrus
Commission, Lakeland, and from county agents.